TCU Engineering Earns National Recognition in 2027 U.S. News Rankings
As Texas Christian University continues to invest in the future of engineering education, the university has once again earned national recognition for the quality of its undergraduate engineering programs. U.S. News & World Report ranked TCU No. 82 among undergraduate engineering programs whose highest degree is a bachelor’s or master’s in the publication’s 2027 Best Colleges rankings. In addition to being in the top 100 for undergraduate engineering, TCU ranked No. 90 overall and received several other rankings.
The recognition reflects the continued momentum of TCU’s Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering, where students benefit from close faculty mentorship, hands-on research opportunities and an interdisciplinary approach to solving complex engineering challenges. The ranking also comes as the university prepares to expand its engineering offerings to meet growing workforce needs.
“Being recognized among the nation's top undergraduate engineering programs affirms the outstanding work of our faculty, students and alumni,” said Dwayne McCay, interim Louise Dilworth Davis Dean. “While rankings are one measure of success, our focus remains on preparing engineers who are ready to lead, innovate and solve the challenges facing our communities and industries. We’re continuing to invest in new opportunities for students, strengthen our academic programs and build an engineering education that prepares graduates for the future.”
TCU engineering students engage in undergraduate research, industry partnerships and experiential learning opportunities that allow them to apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. Small class sizes and close collaboration with faculty provide students with individualized mentorship throughout their academic careers, creating an educational experience that blends technical expertise with leadership development and ethical decision-making.
The ranking comes as TCU continues to strengthen its engineering programs through strategic investments in faculty, facilities and academic offerings. Planned program expansion will further broaden opportunities for future students while reinforcing the university's commitment to preparing graduates for careers in rapidly evolving engineering fields.
The U.S. News & World Report undergraduate engineering rankings are based on peer assessments from engineering deans and senior faculty at ABET-accredited institutions across the country. Programs are evaluated on academic quality, with separate rankings for institutions whose highest engineering degree is a bachelor's or master's and those that offer doctoral degrees.